News from the camp
The latest updates, announcements and articles from the Spot & Find team.
How to photograph sunset spots without missing the place
A good sunset needs preparation. Choose position, foreground, return route and timing before the light disappears.
June 6, 2026
6 min
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CommunityHow to find and review dog-friendly spots
For dog owners, green space is not enough. Off-leash rules, water, shade and stimuli decide whether a place really works.
June 3, 2026 · 5 min
CultureHow to build a public art route in your own city
Public art becomes more interesting when several works are connected. Turn statues, murals and installations into a route.
May 30, 2026 · 6 min
SportHow to find skateparks and street spots that are actually usable
A skate spot is useful when you know what is there, how busy it gets and which level the obstacles suit.
May 24, 2026 · 5 min
SafetyHow to approach urban exploration responsibly
Abandoned places are fascinating, but they need boundaries. Keep urban exploration safe, legal and respectful.
May 18, 2026 · 6 min
PracticalHow to use public drinking water points on the go
Water points make routes lighter and more sustainable. Plan them smartly without depending on a single tap.
May 12, 2026 · 5 min
WaterHow to prepare for wild swimming safely
Wild swimming is great, but it needs more preparation than a pool. Check access, current, water quality and exit points.
May 5, 2026 · 6 min
NatureHow to visit birdwatching locations calmly
Birdwatching requires silence, distance and timing. Visit bird spots without disturbing nature or other visitors.
April 28, 2026 · 6 min
GuideHow to choose picnic spots without hassle
A good picnic spot is calm, reachable and practical. These are the details worth checking before you go.
April 21, 2026 · 5 min
Route guideHow to plan a walking route around viewpoints
Viewpoints work best when they sit naturally inside the route. Build walks around panorama, calm and timing.
April 14, 2026 · 6 min
GuideHow to find rain shelters without ruining your route
Rain does not have to end your walk. With the right shelters you can plan dry pauses, safer transitions and more flexible routes.
April 8, 2026 · 5 min
GuideBest seating spots in the Netherlands: how to find calm places to pause
A good place to sit can improve a walk, bike ride or city route. Here is how to use benches, viewpoints and quiet pauses more deliberately.
April 4, 2026 · 6 min
UpdateNew route tools are live as of March 10, 2026
The new route tools are live. They make it easier to plan, adjust and preview routes before heading out.
March 10, 2026 · 3 min
UpdateNew category added: seating spots
On March 1 we added the new "seating spots" category. Together with several partners we mapped 200 seating spots in the Netherlands and added them to the map.
March 1, 2026 · 4 min
PlatformSpot & Find events now trigger a nearby pop-up
When you are near an event organized through Spot & Find, the app now shows a pop-up. That makes it easier to spot activities that are directly on your route.
February 24, 2026 · 3 min
PlatformSpot & Find treasure chests now appear in the app
From time to time we hide a treasure chest somewhere in the Netherlands or abroad. When one is active, a pop-up appears on the map so you know something special is out there.
February 18, 2026 · 3 min
Community100 spots added in February 2026
In February we crossed the line of 100 published spots. The map is becoming a more useful guide for quiet, remarkable and practical places.
February 8, 2026 · 3 min
CommunityThe first 100 visitors in January 2026
In January 2026 we reached our first 100 visitors. A modest milestone, but one that shows the first explorers are finding Spot & Find.
January 12, 2026 · 2 min
PlatformSpot & Find launched in December 2025
Spot & Find officially launched in December 2025. From now on you can discover new places, share spots and follow routes in an app built for explorers.
December 15, 2025 · 3 min
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